Engineering Manager

Location: On site / Esbjerg, Denmark
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Negotiable salary

We are looking for an people-focused Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering function and support the delivery of safe, efficient, and reliable operations across our site in Esbjerg.

As Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in leading the Engineering team and ensuring the effective delivery of maintenance and engineering activities across the site. Working closely with Production, Quality, and Group Engineering, you will help drive equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and operational performance.

About the position

Your key areas of responsibility:

• Engineering Leadership & Team Development
• Maintenance & Asset Performance
• Health, Safety & Compliance
• Budget & Performance Management

Examples of tasks could include:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering team to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with HSE, GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance programmes, to maximise equipment reliability and availability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and the implementation of sustainable corrective actions
• Monitor engineering KPIs and identify opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Manage engineering budgets, contractors, and resources while collaborating closely with Production, Quality, and Group Engineering to support site objectives

Candidate profile

• Relevant qualification within Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline
• Professional proficiency in Danish and English, both written and verbal
• Proven experience managing planned and reactive maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and engage teams
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance processes, and asset reliability
• Experience monitoring performance, driving continuous improvement, and implementing sustainable solutions
• Experience managing contractors, projects, and engineering resources
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation

We offer

You will become part of the C&D Foods family, an international company with a multicultural environment, across nationalities and cross-functional teams, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are part of everyday life. We prioritize employee well‑being, work-life balance, and personal development.

We also offer health and dental insurance to all employees and value a workplace culture built on respect, openness, and genuine care, and just as importantly, we have a fun and informal atmosphere, with great energy and a good sense of humour across the entire site.

About C&D Foods

C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading producers of private label pet food, manufacturing a wide range of both wet and dry food. The company’s headquarters are located in Mullingar, County Westmeath.

As part of ABP Food Group, C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food manufacturers.

C&D Foods currently operates 9 production facilities across 7 countries (Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and the Netherlands) as well as 2 sales offices in Manchester and Italy.